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Whilst making his prediction, the former Arsenal and Portsmouth forward says that Derby have “had a nightmare”.

“Wolves are going to do it, they're coming up," said Merson. "Their victory over Reading, coupled with Aston Villa's shock defeat, means they are all but certain of going up.

“Cardiff are not going away. People underestimate how good they are, they don't get the credit they deserve. Their result at Brentford in midweek was massive and moved them seven clear of Villa in third.

“After those two, it's an absolute lottery between Villa, Fulham and Middlesbrough.

“Villa probably have to concentrate on the play-offs, so knowing that could give them time to rest a few players, while it would take a brave man to back against Boro and Tony Pulis, especially as they seem to be finding their form.

“Derby have had a nightmare, but if they get into the play-offs it's a free swing because they haven't looked like going up for five weeks or so.

“But if I had to commit to one club, it would be Fulham. They have all of the momentum and I don't see them losing their home game in the play-offs, given their current form.”

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